The "ringing" is not constant and sometimes is more like a hum. Sometimes it makes me feel off balance. It is definitely becoming more frequent.

It doesn't bother me a bit.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28406998

The blue flame - I believe it is also known as violet fire or violet flame. Earlier this year I was describing some sensory visualizations/perceptions I was experiencing while in relaxed/meditative state and someone on GLP chimed in to let me know there was that term/phrase was used to describe what I was perceiving.

When meditating or relaxing, try closing your eyes and spending several minutes focusing on only your breathing. You can begin to start to perceive shapes of light forming in your field of perception (or inner vision). Sometimes this may take on the appearance of having a kaleidoscope type effect. For me I began to perceive these white clouds/bubbles of light that would form and then move out and away from me as they shrunk and dissolved into nothing - only to reform again and repeat. Over time this sensory effect went from appearing white in color to this amazingly vibrant blue/purple color and that was what I was describing when someone told me about that phrase/term 'violet flame/fire'. The coloration, it's very beautiful.

Not sure if this helps but I figured I would share my limited experience with that subject when I saw your post.

Quoting: ANHEDONIC

This is very helpful, thank you. I am still learning meditation and the next time I am in my prayerful state I will try your techniques. I sure would like to get some sort of visual experience to go with my feelings about the blue flame.